Textile carding machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported textile carding machines worth $9.6 million (571 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.6M | 571 t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 857 t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 997 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 990 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 818 t |
Where the United States imports textile carding machines from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.6M | 59% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 25% |
| Taiwan | $575K | 6% |
| Brazil | $350K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $220K | 2.3% |
| China | $190K | 2% |
| New Zealand | $146K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 0.5% |
| India | $37K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.80 per kg, 114% above the world average of $7.84. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textile carding machines exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.9 million of textile carding machines in 2024 (392 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 55 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (42%), Egypt (26%), Pakistan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.2M | 42% |
| Egypt | $744K | 26% |
| Pakistan | $296K | 10% |
| Hungary | $163K | 5.6% |
| Canada | $119K | 4.1% |
| Colombia | $110K | 3.8% |
| India | $90K | 3.1% |
| Peru | $51K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.4% |
| Guatemala | $33K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States textile carding machines imports (HS 8445.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8445.11: Textile machinery: carding machines for preparing textile fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of textile carding machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported textile carding machines worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 571 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 137 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile carding machines to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Taiwan (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile carding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.80 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $7.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile carding machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export textile carding machines?
Yes. The United States exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Egypt and Pakistan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile carding machines?
The HS code for textile carding machines is subheading 8445.11. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8445 page.
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